Human Factor Design Engineer

Client: Lead Medical Device Manufacturing CompanyLocation: Boulder, CO 80301Duration: 06 months (Possibility of Extension)Essential functions: Support product development with research, use studies and usability evaluations to support creation of requirements, design optimization and identification of potential usability problems.Work with systems and software teams to ensure user interface requirements are met, risk controls pertaining to use have been applied and are effectiveDesign usability evaluations, analyze data and report results, make recommendations for improvements based on Human Factors guidelines and best practicesParticipate in the evaluation of risks related to product useSome travel may be requiredJob QualificationsDemonstrated experience with user-centered design methods and conducting usability evaluations, including facilitation and observationKnowledge and experience with user/use environment research, scenario development and documentationStrong written and verbal communicationAbility to work with multi-functional development teamsAttention to detail, thoroughnessAbility to complete work with oversight from more senior personnelEducationRequired: Bachelor's Degree in Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related research-based disciplineExperienceHuman Factors or Usability experience in medical devices and familiarity with existing IEC Usability standards, AAMI Human Factors standards and/or FDA Human Factors GuidancePreferred experience with embedded systems and graphical user interface applicationsExperience conducting user-centered research using a variety of methods and mediums (e.g. physical models, computer simulations, high-fidelity prototypes, etc.)Experience with creation of wireframes, screen prototypes and computer simulationsBachelor's degree with 2-5 years' experience; Master's degree with 1-3 years of experienceJob DescriptionThe Human Factors Engineer is primarily responsible for user-centered research activities related to product design. This position will work under direction of senior personnel to support product development teams by providing research and design inputs related to human capabilities and product interactions, creating and structuring product evaluations, and conducting usability assessments to inform design, contributing to the verification and the validation of medical devices. Additional responsibilities may include participation in the development of product requirements, risk analysis related to product use and evaluation of potential use errors.QualificationsBachelors in Human Factors, Biomedical, Systems Engineering or related research based discipline.#J-18808-Ljbffr